My 7-year old wants a “Real” job

My 7-year old wants a job. Well, let me rephrase that. My 7-year old needs a job because he wants an iPod Touch and a flat screen TV for his room for Christmas….neither of which this Santa plans on putting under the tree.

My husband and I sat him down and made him a deal. If he saved his money, he could buy whichever expensive toys that he wants no matter how we really feel about them. His money, his choice.

While we don’t disperse a weekly allowance, he does receive a few dollars here and there throughout the month: helping with yard work, getting a good test grade, etc. We told him that if he made a goal to save up those dollars instead of blowing them on small indulgences like Slurpee’s at 7-11, that before he knows it, he’ll have plenty saved for his big purchase.

Much to our surprise, he insisted that he thinks he should also get a “real” job. {Insert laughter.} After brainstorming some “real” jobs that a 7-year old could get, here is the list of what he came up with:

1. Have a Lemonade Stand.

2. Sell unwanted toys at a Garage Sale.

3. Start a business {he is toying with a Seashell necklace business and a dog walking business}

Not bad for a 7-year old! I think I may have an entrepreneur on my hands. Either that, or a lawyer!

When she is not running her household, she can be found reading celebrity gossip magazines {when she has a minute to herself}, watching chick-flicks {when it’s her turn on Netflix}, spending quality time with friends & family {as often as she can}, shopping {also as often as she can}, and sometimes {though it should be more often} working out! Her placemat {note: a business card would not be big enough!} includes duties as a wife, mom, business owner, blogger and everything in between. She blogs about her life as CEO of her household over here. In her “free” time, Chrissy is a Zumba instructor as well as a contributing writer for several online publications.